jointer

[ join-ter ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

jointer

/ ˈdʒɔɪntə /

a tool for pointing mortar joints, as in brickwork
Also calledjointing plane a long plane for shaping the edges of planks so that they can be fitted together
a person or thing that makes joints

Origin of jointer¹

First recorded in 1645–55; joint + -er ¹

We have a detailed guide on how to joint wood without a jointer, but I can summarize the basics.

In order to ensure perfect jointing a film jointer should be used: in fact it is an indispensable and inexpensive tool.

Other cutting tools such as jack plane jointer and smoothing plane, also an assortment of chisels, belong to the farm equipment.

The jointer is a little plow which takes the place of the coulter and is attached to the plow-beam in the same manner.

This broad stream was Jointer Creek, and I ascended it to find a spot of high ground upon which to camp.

When the land is wanted for oats or corn, a jointer should be used on the plow to insure burying all the crop.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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